Research Methods Quiz

Research that uses numbers, logic, and an objective approach to study unchanging data. It often involves surveys.

Research that studies people's experiences, perceptions, and behaviors. It uses open-ended questions and often involves interviews.

Based on facts, not personal feelings or opinions. Impartial.

Based on personal feelings or opinions; not necessarily factual.

A question with limited or predetermined response options.

A question that allows for a wide range of responses.

A thesis proposes a new conclusion about a new study, while research may extract ideas from an existing study.

A thesis is typically more extensive (50+ pages) with a defined structure (chapters), unlike research, which is usually less than 10 pages.

Fast data collection, eliminates bias, easy interpretation, and realistic sample size results.

Lack of feeling expression, data manipulation, and statistical interpretation challenges. Possibly non-realistic sample size results.

Focus on data collection, freedom of expression, allows interactions with respondents, and ability to ask follow-up questions.

Subjective interpretation, tedious interpretation, and respondents might not embody realistic results.

Factors researchers want to study, divided into independent and dependent variables.

Variable changed by the researcher to monitor its effect.

Variable that is affected by the independent variable.

Quantitative research to explain the current state of a variable or topic. Describes 'what' but not 'why'.

A research method that examines relationships between variables without manipulating them, focusing on how changes in one variable might relate to changes in another.

To identify variables that have a relationship where changes in one variable are linked to changes in another.

Use it to gather data quickly in natural settings, allowing you to generalize your findings to real-world situations.

As one variable increases, the other also increases.

As one variable increases, the other decreases.

Changes in one variable have no effect on the other.

A type of quantitative research used to compare the characteristics, features, or behavior of two variables.

To determine which of two options is a 'better choice' based on their characteristics, features, or behavior.

A research method that focuses on understanding and interpreting stories and experiences, often through textual analysis.

To extract meaningful context and understanding from documented experiences and stories.

When the focus is on exploring the nature of a story and the lived experience of participants.

Focuses on understanding the subjective experiences and feelings of participants related to a specific phenomenon.

To gain insights into the experiences and feelings of a specific audience in relation to a phenomenon.

When researchers need to deeply understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of participants related to a specific phenomenon.

An in-depth analysis of a single person, institution, or event.

To provide a thorough and accurate description of a case through interviews, observation, and documentation.